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Meaning of "herbivore" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HERBIVORE

From New Latin herbivora grass-eaters.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HERBIVORE

herbivore  [ˈhɜːbɪˌvɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERBIVORE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Herbivore is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HERBIVORE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

herbivore

Herbivore

A herbivore is an animal anatomically and physiologically adapted to eating plant material, for example foliage, for the main component of its diet. As a result of their plant diet, herbivorous animals typically have mouthparts adapted to rasping or grinding. Horses and other herbivores have wide flat teeth that are adapted to grinding grass, tree bark, and other tough plant material.

Definition of herbivore in the English dictionary

The definition of herbivore in the dictionary is an animal that feeds on grass and other plants. Other definition of herbivore is a liberal, idealistic, or nonmaterialistic person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HERBIVORE


ava
əˈvɔː
carnivore
ˈkɑːnɪˌvɔː
detritovore
dɪˈtraɪtəˌvɔː
frugivore
ˈfruːdʒɪˌvɔː
granivore
ˈɡrænɪvɔː
insectivore
ɪnˈsɛktɪˌvɔː
megaherbivore
ˈmeɡəˌhɜːbɪvɔː
omnivore
ˈɒmnɪˌvɔː
piscivore
ˈpɪsɪˌvɔː
voar
vɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HERBIVORE

herbarial
herbarium
herbary
herbed
Herbert
herbicidal
herbicidally
herbicide
herbier
herbiest
herbivorous
herbivorously
herbivorousness
herbivory
herbless
herblet
herblike
herbology
herborisation
herborization

WORDS THAT END LIKE HERBIVORE

anymore
Baltimore
Bangalore
before
convenience store
core
encore
explore
furthermore
hardcore
ignore
Moore
more
ore
score
Singapore
store
therefore
to the fore
what is more

Synonyms and antonyms of herbivore in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «herbivore» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HERBIVORE

Find out the translation of herbivore to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of herbivore from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «herbivore» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

草食动物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

herbívoro
570 millions of speakers

English

herbivore
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

herbivore
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عاشب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

травоядное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

herbívoro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তৃণভোজী প্রাণী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

herbivore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Herbivora
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pflanzenfresser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

草食動物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

초식 동물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Herbivora
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động vật ăn cỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாவரபட்சிணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वनवासी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otobur hayvan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

erbivoro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

roślinożerne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

травоїдна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

erbivor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυτοφάγα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

herbivoor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gräsätande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

herbivore
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of herbivore

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HERBIVORE»

The term «herbivore» is regularly used and occupies the 64.946 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HERBIVORE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «herbivore» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «herbivore» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about herbivore

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERBIVORE»

Discover the use of herbivore in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to herbivore and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free ...
It's easy to make great food at home using the fewest number of ingredients and ones that can easily be found at any store, on any budget. The Happy Herbivore Cookbook includes: A variety of recipes from quick and simple to de.
Lindsay Nixon, 2013
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Happy Herbivore Abroad: A Travelogue and Over 135 Fat-Free ...
In the last 10 years, Happy Herbivore chef Lindsay S. Nixon has lived in eight states, visited 43, spent a year as an expat on a Caribbean island, and traveled to more than 35 places abroad.
Lindsay S. Nixon, 2013
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Everyday Happy Herbivore: Over 175 Quick-and-Easy Fat-Free ...
After vegan chef Lindsay S. Nixon wrapped up her popular cookbook The Happy Herbivore Cookbook last year, she went back to her kitchen in her new home of St. Maarten.
Lindsay S. Nixon, 2013
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Large Herbivore Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
This book will be essential reading for all involved in the management of both large herbivores and natural resources.
Kjell Danell, Roger Bergström, Patrick Duncan, 2006
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Happy Herbivore Light & Lean: Over 150 Low-Calorie Recipes ...
As always, Happy Herbivore Light & Lean recipes are free from oils, processed foods, and diet chemicals such as artificial sweeteners. Happy Herbivore Light & Lean keeps it healthy, keeps it simple, and keeps it delicious.
Lindsay S. Nixon, 2013
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What Is a Herbivore?
Looks at animals that eat grass, leaves, flowers, cacti, fruit, pollen, nectar, and wood.
Bobbie Kalman, 2007
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Dynamics of Large Herbivore Populations in Changing Environments
This book aims to reconcile theoretical models of population dynamics with what is currently known about the population dynamics of large mammalian herbivores.
Norman Owen-Smith, 2009
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Manga Girl Seeks Herbivore Boy: Studying Japanese Gender at ...
This collection of studies from the University of Cambridge provides fascinating insights into the diversity of gendered images, identities, and life-styles in contemporary Japan - from manga girls to herbivore boys, from absent fathers to ...
Brigitte Steger, Angelika Koch, 2013
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Microbial Mediation of Plant-Herbivore Interactions
Integrated Pest Management Systems and Cotton Production Edited by Raymond E. Frisbie, Kamal M. El-Zik and L. Ted Wilson This work sheds light on the link between the thriving U.S. cotton crop and integrated pest management.
Pedro Barbosa, Vera A. Krischik, Clive G. Jones, 1991
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Marine Mammal Herbivore Turnover in the Western Hemisphere ...
Miocene shallow coastal waters of the Americas had diverse communities of marine mammal herbivores.
Brian Lee Beatty, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERBIVORE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term herbivore is used in the context of the following news items.
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With teeth like that, this pre-dinosaur vegetarian was no push over …
The long canine in the herbivore T. eccentricus is interpreted as an indication of its use in a similar way, and is the oldest evidence where male ... «ScienceBlog.com, Jul 15»
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Answers to last week's Did You Know Kids pop quiz - Columbia …
The herbivore dinosaurs did not chew their food, which allowed them to eat constantly. They also had big guts that allowed them to fully digest ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Dinosaurs and Our Destiny - The Santa Fe Reporter
... your mouth, so you can change your specific diet more than, say, an herbivore that requires certain types of plants to be around,” Irmis says. «Santa Fe Reporter, Jul 15»
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Maricopa Library goes 'wild' for Phil (video) | InMaricopa.com
“As scary as he looks, he is a plant eater; an herbivore. He's out there helping us by eating the plants, pruning the leaves and helping pollinate ... «InMaricopa.com, Jul 15»
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We Love sherry b dessert studio. So We Decided To Dig Through …
Q: Is your family more carnivore or herbivore? A: My daughter and I are almost-there pescatarians—we'll eat chicken now and again. Jeff has to have his red ... «Westchester Magazine, Jul 15»
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Ten Great Travel Destinations if You're a Vegetarian | Life Hacker India
If you're an herbivore, here are ten great destinations where you can explore while sticking to your diet. Being a vegetarian shouldn't keep you ... «LifeHacker India, Jul 15»
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Do not disturb: Nepal closes a national park to give mating red …
The red panda, also called fire fox, was discovered decades earlier than the giant panda. It is a carnivore turned herbivore and feeds mainly on ... «PRI, Jul 15»
8
9 Illinois Critters That Could Be Lurking in Your Backyard
The U of I's Wildlife Directory it is the biggest native herbivore in Illinois. The animals live throughout the state and their population has grown ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Breakfast Club: Einstein Bros. rolls out new Bagel Toppers
The Herbivore is made with garlic and herb cream cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes and arugula. The Spicy Devil (not pictured) is made with ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
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Nepal Closes a National Park to Give Mating Red Pandas Some …
It is a carnivore turned herbivore and feeds mainly on young bamboo shoots and leaves. Remember, the red panda is the original panda! «Global Voices Online, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Herbivore [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/herbivore>. May 2024 ».
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